Went in tonight (Tuesday night) about 4 other people in the bar. My bf got refused the drink he wanted, and the server said it was a "real long island" and was too strong for him and refused to serve it to him (we had 2 drinks each at the view where we came from, we werent inebriated). The only reason we stayed was bc we saw ppl we knew, otherwise would have took our business else where. If we ever decide to go back, if we see her behind the bar, we will just keep walking and spend our money else where.Also there was a giant puddle of water right at the entrance with just a 'wet sign', sat there the whole time, idk if it was a leak... but she didn't clean it up, someone could have slipped the hour it sat there for. It really wasn't that busy for it to sit that long.
Fun group of people and Ryan is a Gentleman's gentleman of a bartender, engaged well with the crowd as well as with individual customers one on one and with live entertainment! It made for an enjoyable night out.
This place is amazing! Everyone is super nice and friendly and it’s like I’m family every time we walk in. The music, art and atmosphere is homey and comfortable and I love going there!
Was there last year. Soon as Bartender knew I was from Ontario she became very rude to me. Was supposed to be open mic night. She did not have a clue.When I go back to the Island will not be going there. She did like my Ontario money. And the tip that she did Not thank me for.
We had a lovely visit to the bar. Jason the bar tender was an exceptional host. He was telling us about the owner Sonia, who according to him is an awesome person who tends bar on the weekends and everyone in the community loves her. Sorry we missed you Sonia. As we were drinking our beer, we enjoyed the background music which was upbeat. Overall a positive experience, alas we won't be in town when a band is playing which is our misfortune. I think we would have enjoyed our visit even more. Check it out of you are in the vicinity.
After having played drums in two of the bands, I’m sipping a beer post show quite enjoying myself: door girl asks me to pay cover for the Beatles tribute act if I wanted to stay in the bar. Never seen this type of treatment of musicians in 15 years of touring experience. I believe the owner should be ashamed of herself. She screamed us out of the bar after I questioned this idiotic practice. There should be little tolerance for people who treat musicians poorly because a lot of hard work goes into presenting a set of original music.
A good local place. The bartender was so nice, and really warm and welcoming. One of the locals told is a story about the time that John Travolta came to Nanaimo and was run out of town by locals.
This is thee number ONE spot to be.As a local everyon greets you by name and as a vistor everyone makes fast new friends.The service was top notch made me feel so special.The drinks where 5*The owner Sonia was there and she was so welcoming to us.Thank you for the most incredible experince Megan and Ryan.We went here 3 times in 2 days and cannot rave enough about how incredible it was.A must do for islanders and those passsing by.
Great place to have a cocktail after a day at work or otherwise. I had a Nanaimo Bar Martini.. Awesome!
Fantastic service and such a great vibe here! Love this bar!